Where Adventure, Survival, and Humanity Collide
From its modest beginnings in 1949, when postwar publishers gathered in Frankfurt to rebuild and share new ideas, the Frankfurter Buchmesse has grown into the world’s most important international book fair. Over the decades, it has transformed from a regional gathering of German publishers into a global platform where stories are launched, partnerships are forged, and the future of publishing is shaped. That journey of steady growth, vision, and innovation is what makes the fair so influential today.
Now celebrating its 77th year, the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 is set to host more than 7,500 exhibitors from across the globe. It offers far more than book displays: visitors can explore groundbreaking titles, attend insightful discussions with leading authors and thinkers, witness the latest in publishing technology, and discover how books continue to evolve across media and cultures. It’s not just a fair — it’s a creative crossroads where tradition meets tomorrow.
The Imagination Peoples the Air
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
Adding to the excitement, the Philippines takes center stage as the Guest of Honour for 2025, presenting the theme “The Imagination Peoples the Air” — a powerful nod to the nation’s storytelling spirit inspired by José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. With over a hundred Filipino authors, artists, and events bringing the country’s rich literary heritage and contemporary voices to Frankfurt, this year’s fair celebrates not only books but also the vibrant diversity of global storytelling.
Amid this celebration of imagination and discovery, Kravitz & Sons proudly presents Interrupted Summer by Eric Gillies Bernardez — a heart-pounding ecological adventure that captures the beauty, danger, and resilience of both nature and the human spirit.
A Battle Between Nature and Survival
In Interrupted Summer, Bernardez takes readers deep into the wild heart of the Philippines, where danger and wonder coexist. Seventeen-year-old Marco Vega, a young biology enthusiast, sets out on a mission that could cost him everything — to save a pair of mutated, endangered monkey-eating eagles after a devastating typhoon. As he braves the Caraballo Mountains, he faces the raw fury of nature: storm-swept jungles, collapsing tunnels, and perilous cliffs. Yet the true test isn’t just physical — it’s emotional and moral.
This isn’t merely a story about survival in the wilderness. It’s about courage in the face of chaos, humanity’s responsibility to the natural world, and the fragile balance between progress and preservation. Bernardez blends thrilling adventure with sharp ecological insight, creating a story that feels both urgent and timeless — one that asks whether we can still protect the wild before it’s too late.
The Man Behind the Mountains
Eric Gillies Bernardez, MBA, brings authenticity and depth to every page. A mining engineer by profession and a writer by passion, he draws from his real-life experiences managing mining operations in the mountainous regions of Luzon Island. There, amid breathtaking landscapes and tense environments, he witnessed both the resilience of nature and the impact of human activity — themes that pulse through his fiction.
His professional background, combined with his love for martial arts, history, and wildlife, gives his storytelling a unique edge — technical precision paired with emotional power. Now living in San Jose, California, Bernardez continues to explore humanity’s connection to nature, inviting readers to rediscover the meaning of courage, purpose, and hope.
Why It Belongs on the Global Stage
At a time when climate change and environmental awareness dominate global conversation, Interrupted Summer stands as both a thrilling adventure and a wake-up call. It reminds readers that survival isn’t just a human instinct — it’s a shared responsibility between man and nature.
Its presence at the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 symbolizes the rise of Filipino storytelling on the world stage — bold, thought-provoking, and unafraid to confront the realities of our planet. Bernardez’s work captures that rare intersection where action meets reflection, leaving readers inspired to protect what remains wild and pure.
